Blazing Tempo can give Townend dream comeback

WHEN I walked out of Cork University Hospital exactly two weeks ago there was only one thing on my mind, the Galway Plate and Blazing Tempo.

Blazing Tempo can give Townend dream comeback
Wed, 27 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh is one of the most successful jump jockeys in racing history and is now a high‑profile analyst and broadcaster.

I have fancied Willie Mullins’ mare for the race since I rode her to finish second at the Punchestown festival in early May.

As I am sure you are all well aware by now, I took a fall off Michael Hourigan’s Friendly Society at the first hurdle at Killarney on July 12.

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